Inspector, Staff
Location: Shelby, NC
Pay: $20 to $25/Hr (range is a general guideline; final offer considers qualifications, experience, position scope, and market factors)
About the role
As an Inspector you will perform a variety of inspections, checks, tests, and sampling activities to verify products, systems, and processes meet engineering, manufacturing, customer, contractual, regulatory, and organizational quality requirements. You will apply established inspection practices to support product acceptance, rejection, rework, and quality documentation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, checks, testing, and sampling of incoming materials, in-process products, packaging operations, and finished goods (30%)
- Evaluate inspection results against drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality standards to support acceptance, rejection, or rework (25%)
- Prepare and maintain product verification documentation, inspection records, and quality control reports (20%)
- Monitor critical equipment, instrumentation, and inspection processes; escalate unusual or concerning results (15%)
- Assist with procedure drafting, test method troubleshooting, labeling activities, and dimensional inspections as assigned (10%)
Requirements
- High school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent experience
- Typically 2–4 years of inspection, manufacturing, production, laboratory, or quality control experience
- Working knowledge of inspection procedures, sampling methods, and quality documentation
- Ability to read drawings, specifications, work instructions, and acceptance criteria
- Experience using basic inspection tools and measurement equipment
- Strong documentation, communication, and attention to detail
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
About the company
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for demanding Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Automation markets. Our solutions improve reliability, efficiency, and performance while reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient designs. We supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, and utility applications on commercial and military aircraft, as well as door assist, ramp, hatch, weapons handling, radar, launch platform, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation for Ground & Naval Defense markets.
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Note: Benefits are country-specific and may vary by location. This position may require access to export-controlled information and additional security screening.